Daddy's Little Girls (2007)

Director:

Tyler Perry

Writer:

Tyler Perry (written by)

Release Date:

14 February 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

give life. teach love.

Plot:

A mechanic (Elba) enlists the help of a successful-but-lonely attorney (Union) while trying to wrest...

Plot Keywords:

Single Father | Mother Daughter Relationship | School Principal | Blues Singer | Ex Husband Ex Wife Relationship

Cast

Gabrielle Union	...	Julia
Idris Elba	...	Monty
Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Willie
Tasha Smith	...	Jennifer
Tracee Ellis Ross	...	Cynthia
Malinda Williams	...	Maya
Terri J. Vaughn	...	Brenda
Gary Anthony Sturgis	...	Joseph (as Gary Sturgis)
Cassi Davis	...	Rita
Sierra Aylina McClain	...	Sierra (as Sierra McClain)
China Anne McClain	...	China (as China McClain)
Lauryn Alisa McClain	...	Lauryn (as Lauryn McClain)
Juanita Jennings	...	Katheryn
Maria Howell	...	Wife
Rochelle Dewberry	...	Miss Rochelle

Also Known As:

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (USA) (complete title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for thematic material, drug and sexual content, some violence and language.

Runtime:

USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company:

Lions Gate Films

Trivia:

Monty's daughters' first names in the movie are their first names in real life. They are also actual sisters.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Monty and Julia arrive at the club, they appear to be driving down (and parking on) on a one-way street, as the cars are all parked in the same direction that Monty's car was traveling. However, the four-lane road they are on has a double-yellow line in the middle, indicating a two-way street. Also, in the wide shot as the car comes to a stop, there are signal lights and street identification signs placed in a manner where the flow of traffic on this "one-way street" would not be able to see them unless they were traveling in the opposite direction.

Movie Connections:

References The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

Soundtrack:

Step Aside

Capra-esquire

Tyler perry's latest effort follows in the frank Capra school of film-making. he takes a john doe and personalizes his struggle in what could be perceived as a weepy or cheesy manner, but it ultimately works because of the execution. let me get this clear up front: perry isn't frank Capra and this film isn't Mr. deeds goes to town or Mr. smith goes to Washington. of course, Capra was around longer when he made those and he had the efforts of greats like James Stewart and Gary cooper. but while this film doesn't reach the heights of Capra, it does tell a good, human story and it does so with some entertainment and humanity. some of the acting could have been better and i would have liked a fuller, more colorful (as in more entertaining or well-rounded) cast. one thing that makes Capra films (as well as Anthony Mann films) so good is the cast of secondary characters who act as foils to the protagonist, as well as offer comic relief. this film works because of the work perry does early in the film to establish some comedy and intrigue. just a couple touches here and there can be the difference between an engaged and invested audience and one that is checking their watches. B+.